Boyz dance team gets funky Uptown Even the Eagle is wearing his Holiday best

SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER WITH LILLIAN CLARK

SPARTAN VOICEDECEMBER 12TH 2014 VOL. 8 ISSUE 8

WICHITA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

‘Tis the Season....for BASKETBALL

....Whoa.

With a great deal of thought, Fiegel prepared a well crafted Christmas list this year.

1.For my kids to be off the pay roll2.For Mrs. Cunningham to be happy3.For the team to be 5-0 by the end

of the season. 4.To be on the cover of the Spartan

Voice

SENIORS: NAUGHTY OR NICESanjidah Ahmed:

Very Naughty.

Ahmed Alshamary:

Nice.

Talah Bakdash: Nice

Kamille Barragree:

Nice.

Samuel Beren:

Naughty :)

Sophie Blackburn:

Nice.

Camron Chugg:

Naughty.

Jack Copher: Pretty

Naughty.

Caroline Crosby: Fake Nice.

Corbett De Giacomo: Nice.

Essence Dickinson: Nice.

Trent Edwards: Nice.

Kyler Ehm: Naughty.

Amena Elamin: Naughty.

Gabby Estivo: Nice.

Trevor Flamini: Niiiiice.

Ellie Frank: Nice, Duh!

Caroline Go: Nice.

Evan Halsey: Naughty, naughty.

Karam Hamada: Naughty....

Allyce Harrison: Naughty.

Sarah Heady: Awesome.

Mikey Hoeckel: Nice.

Azim Kamalurahim: Naughty.

Mubasshir Karim: Naughty.

Parth Khare: Nice.

Grace Kohn: Even Santa is scared of

you...Nice.

Bon Ku: Naughty.

Jiaxin Lu: Naughty!

Ian Mallard: Naughty, naughty boy.

Kara Maloney: Nice.

Jaya Mantovani: Naughty.

Zak Roberts: Nice.

Ali Sherwood: Really? Naughty.

Andrew Steele: Meh.

Richard Sun: Naughty.調皮

Alisa Weatherman: Nice.

Jaques Williams: N.A.U.G.H.T.Y.

Kate Wilson: Nice.

What to do over Winter Break:

By Noor Farhoud- It’s important to travel. Even if your family isn’t going anywhere, you should stay at the Hyatt downtown for a couple of nights.

- While you’re there, make sure to visit all of the great destinations of Wichita, Kansas which include the Keeper of the Plains, Botanica, and the Art Museum.

- I hope you enjoy your exciting and fascinating trip!

- If something comes up and you can’t stay at the Hyatt, you could watch an entire season of your favorite TV show in one day.

- Oh and make sure to eat lots of food.

- If after all of that there’s absolutely nothing to do, you could just watch Netflix because it may be your only friend.

- Most important, get some sleep.

How to Spread Christmas Cheer...By Lillian Clark

1. Buy someone a candy gram. What better way is there to show your love than buying a candy cane that will probably remain in the bottom of their backpack until next September?

2. Play Christmas music 24/7. Because who doesn’t love hearing Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer on repeat from Halloween to New Years?

3. Spend every dollar you made this year on presents for the most special people in your life. Or just yourself. No one else really knows what you want anyways.

4. Decorate the school. And not just a string of Christmas lights (everyone already has those in their rooms). Please go Buddy the Elf on these hallways.

5. Eat. Because let’s be real here, that’s the second most important reason for this holiday.

6. Go to Pinterest for some one-of-a-kind DIY presents. If it involves a mason jars… go for it. Super original.

7. Bring a mini can of beans for the food drive. Thanks to you, a homeless bird can indulge in a holiday feast.

8. Say “Happy Christmas” and then go rethink your entire being.

9. Watch Polar Express. Maybe if you watch it enough times you will finally understand why the elves look so freaky. Then again maybe not.

10. Acquire an “Elf on the Shelf.” There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by frightening everyone who comes into your home.

11. Build a gingerbread house and cry as you build a roof out of those abused and wasted M&Ms.

12. Clip plastic balls and toys to a log. Some people call it decorating a Christmas tree.

13. Wrap up all the random junk you shoved into your cart on Black Friday. It’s heart-felt and cost efficient- it only cost the lives of a few trampled people and a few dollars off your parents’ credit cards!

14. Mention a quote from Elf in every conversation. Will Ferrell quotes absolutely never ever get old. Ever.

15. And if you don’t celebrate this joyous holiday? Too bad. You can’t even look outside of your house without witnessing this country’s complete obsession.

Not only did we get to witness the Flamini Flip, the Caughlin flying high 5’s and, well, Avasar, the 2014 Boyz dance team gave birth to a a new move: The Cooper.

All I want for CHRISTMAS..4th grade versionBy Ellie Frank & Lily Burgoyne.

Ariana: Bike.

Benjamin: BB Gun.

Herman: Bean Bag.

Kenny: Kevin Durant basketball shoes.

Timmy: a book.

Alex: Football.

Brandon: real Archery set.

Conner: iPhone 6 plus.(gag)

Connor: ipod

Emma: MIP robot.

Grant: Camera.

Brody: Life proof phone case.

Grace: Black Ugg Boots.

Joyita: MIP Robot.

Darcy: iTunes gift card.

Dakota: remote Control Car.

Mrs. Newlin: More Sleep.

RatsputinSummer 2014-Winter 2014

At the tender age of approximately a few months, Ratsputin passed away. She had lived a short, but fulfilling life, which contained a lot of

Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits. She excelled at tight roping, and could probably walk the width of the hallway if there was a rope long enough and she was still alive. Alas, it simply wasn’t meant to be. After her untimely

passing, she was given a proper burial.

Rest in peace, Ratsputin.

Houdini and Ratsputin passed away on December 2nd and December 7th respectively. The cause for their untimely departures is unknown, as rat autopsies still aren’t that common. The best theory we have as of yet, is that it could be a rat virus, so, if you happen to be a rat, please, please wash your hands and cover your mouth when you sneeze. During these times of trouble, our very own Mr. Phillips gives us a few words to think on. “God gave Adam control over the beasts of the field”.Deep stuff.By Kate Sorensen

HoudiniSummer 2014- Dec. 7 2014

Houdini suffered a tragic death on the evening of December 7th, 2014. The reason for her passing seems to be linked with the infectious rat-bola, hers being the second known case in the Wichita Collegiate community. She was known among her peers as a master escape artist, but we didn’t expect her final escape act to come so soon. Houdini was a free spirit. She will be missed dearly.

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STAFF

Ellie Frank, Lillian Clark, Kate Sorensen, Lily Burgoyne, Jenna Farhat,

Alex Bayless, Tessa Sutherland, Celia Babst.

GUEST COLUMNIST: Trevor Flamini

EDITOR

Kara Maloney

DEPUTY EDITOR

Nixon Corner:Holiday EditionBy Kara Maloney

If you had to be one of Santa’s reindeer, which one would you be? Why?

A: I’m going with Daunder (in German), it means thunder. I just like the word.

Are you on the naughty list or nice list, and why?

A: I have made a career of the naughty list.

What is on your Christmas list this year?

A: I’ll just refer to the state of happiness for everyone in the library, especially Ellie Frank who has no classes. Also, lowest common denominator: dark chocolate. Virtually every sin in the world can be covered by dark chocolate.

Tell us about Christmas morning in 1972.

A: I was in the navy, in Italy, standing watch in the 35 degree wind and rain protecting President Nixon and Vice-president Agnew.

Lastly, how difficult will your final be? A: Relatively easy if you did the reading.

WHAT TO DO WITH A PLAIN SUGAR COOKIEBy Kara Patton

So you have a whole bunch of plain sugar cookies, but you’re don’t feel like cutting out shapes. Now what? Well your confusion ends here! These are some quick and easy things to do with plain sugar cookies to make your holiday merry!

1. Melting Snowmen - Put a messy coat of white frosting on your plain sugar cookie, top it off with a marshmallow that has a funny face, and if you are extra ambitious put some arms and a scarf on it too!

2. Artistic Christmas Trees - With some green icing make a swirly Christmas tree in the middle of your cookie and top it with a yellow or red M&M for the star.

3. Reindeer - With some brown frosting make two long lines with smaller lines coming off of them and then two little dots for eyes, finish it off with an M&M for the nose.

4. Ornament - Cover the cookie with a solid color frosting, put a Rolo on the top for the little holder deal, and then decorate it with M&M’s or sprinkles. Let your creativity shine on this one!

5. Santa- Cover the cookie in plain white icing, cover the top with red sprinkles and a mini marshmallow for the hat, then place two brown M&M’s for the eyes and one red M&M for the nose, then place mini marshmallows on the lower part of the cookie for the beard.

6. M&M Cookies - Mix red and green M&M’s as well as white chocolate chips into the dough, right after they have finished baking, or even a little before, sprinkle some more on top and press them in.

WHAT IS ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST??

EASTON: LUNCH WITH RON BAKER IN HAWAII

JACOB NEWLIN: A NEW TRUCK....BUMPER.

MADDIE DEVORE: A HOUSE ELF.

ELIZABETH LAMMERS: FLANNEL & PATAGONIA ITEMS.

ADDISON ROOT: SHOES & A BIG OL’ CAN OF POPCORN

WILL LOCKE: SLEEP & $

KEVIN MATTAR: TO GET AWAY FROM WICHITA

ALLIE LINDWALL: A PAIR OF NEW RIDING BOOTS & SOME GIDDY UP.

ALLY LOWDEN: FOOD

JAQUES WILLIAMS: EVERYTHING IN A DICKS SPORTING GOODS STORE.

JUDY OBAT: I’M PERFECTLY CONTENT

CELIA BABST: I WANT KARA TO STOP CALLING ME GOLLUM.

NOOR FARHOUD: MORE SLEEP

TESSA: FRIENDS

Roller Coaster: Let the Spirit OF THE HOLIDAYS move you

1. START GOING SOUTH ON N WEBB ROAD

2. TURN RIGHT ONTO E KELLOGG AND CONTINUE TO FOLLOW US-54

3. TAKE TEH 383RD W EXIT

4. TURN LEFT ONTO S 383RD STREET WEST

5. S 383RD ST W BECOMES N MAIN STREET

6. TURN RIGHT ONTO W 6TH AVENUE

7. CHENEY HIGH SCHOOL IS ON THE RIGHT

SATURDAY: COLLEGIATE AT

CHENEY